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Display Name: raetemp
Member Since: 11/29/09

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@STH yes, he has tried to go to some of the library story times where there are all moms and has felt not included. He has gone to more than one, he still goes so the kids can socialize, but it isn't as social as he would like it to be for him. He hasn't gone to what is considered an actual "playgroup" though, and it is hard to convince him to try. I'll ask him to read this post, maybe he'll be willing to give it another shot just knowing there are others out there like him and it isn't so bad :)


Solitary Man: Reflections of a Lone Dad at Playgroup
3/29/12 3:02 PM

I know it's hard. My husband is a stay at home dad, and he has the same problem. I would guess it wouldn't be as hard in a larger town, but living in a smaller town, there really isn't anything for him either. My sister is a stay at home mom and has 4 playgroups a week, and my husband doesn't go to any. We have looked and looked. I think part of it is there aren't as many stay at home dads, but really, I think there are becoming more and more. I also think a part of it is, play groups don't seem to be something dads are really thrilled to do, so there aren't any out there willing to start one. We have spent all this time looking for something, I never thought of starting our own, maybe that is where we will need to go. I bet there are more stay at home dads out there wanting a play group than we think, we may just have to start creating them. If we build it, they will come!


Solitary Man: Reflections of a Lone Dad at Playgroup
3/29/12 2:14 PM

LOVE it! Plus the fact that you swear that everything was so easy, and I am inclined to believe you. I'm so glad OhDeedoh posted this! Woodsy themes are the best. If you want to see how she did it, here is the link to the specific post on her great blog:
http://loveandkate.com/2011/02/07/the-making-of-toms-woodland-theme-1st-birthday-party/


My Party: Tom
Mableton, GA

3/25/11 8:40 PM

My sister has a great blog called loveandkate.com She blogged about my party so you can see all the details there if you want! http://www.loveandkate.com/729452895/matildas-1st-birthday-party-you-are-my-sunshine/


My Party: MatildaStatham, GA | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh
7/22/10 5:26 PM